The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.

don’t desire his choice food,for that food is deceptive.

Don’t eat a stingy person’s bread,and don’t desire his choice food,

A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.